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Saturday, December 3, 2022
Christmas at Heritage Park
Dec 3 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Heritage Park-City of Simpsonville

Presented by the Simpsonville Parks & Recreation Department, Christmas at Heritage Park will feature the train rides on the Jingle Bell Express (Golden Tickets are $5); visit with Santa Claus; appearances by Rudolph and Frosty; face-painting; and cookies and hot chocolate for purchase. Three dates: December 2-4, December 9-11 and December 16-18. Chick-fil-A will join the event on December 10th and December 17th.

Sunday, December 4, 2022
Christmas at Heritage Park
Dec 4 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Heritage Park-City of Simpsonville

Presented by the Simpsonville Parks & Recreation Department, Christmas at Heritage Park will feature the train rides on the Jingle Bell Express (Golden Tickets are $5); visit with Santa Claus; appearances by Rudolph and Frosty; face-painting; and cookies and hot chocolate for purchase. Three dates: December 2-4, December 9-11 and December 16-18. Chick-fil-A will join the event on December 10th and December 17th.

Friday, December 9, 2022
Christmas at Heritage Park
Dec 9 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Heritage Park-City of Simpsonville

Presented by the Simpsonville Parks & Recreation Department, Christmas at Heritage Park will feature the train rides on the Jingle Bell Express (Golden Tickets are $5); visit with Santa Claus; appearances by Rudolph and Frosty; face-painting; and cookies and hot chocolate for purchase. Three dates: December 2-4, December 9-11 and December 16-18. Chick-fil-A will join the event on December 10th and December 17th.

Saturday, December 10, 2022
Christmas at Heritage Park
Dec 10 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Heritage Park-City of Simpsonville

Presented by the Simpsonville Parks & Recreation Department, Christmas at Heritage Park will feature the train rides on the Jingle Bell Express (Golden Tickets are $5); visit with Santa Claus; appearances by Rudolph and Frosty; face-painting; and cookies and hot chocolate for purchase. Three dates: December 2-4, December 9-11 and December 16-18. Chick-fil-A will join the event on December 10th and December 17th.

Sunday, December 11, 2022
Christmas at Heritage Park
Dec 11 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Heritage Park-City of Simpsonville

Presented by the Simpsonville Parks & Recreation Department, Christmas at Heritage Park will feature the train rides on the Jingle Bell Express (Golden Tickets are $5); visit with Santa Claus; appearances by Rudolph and Frosty; face-painting; and cookies and hot chocolate for purchase. Three dates: December 2-4, December 9-11 and December 16-18. Chick-fil-A will join the event on December 10th and December 17th.

Friday, December 16, 2022
Christmas at Heritage Park
Dec 16 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Heritage Park-City of Simpsonville

Presented by the Simpsonville Parks & Recreation Department, Christmas at Heritage Park will feature the train rides on the Jingle Bell Express (Golden Tickets are $5); visit with Santa Claus; appearances by Rudolph and Frosty; face-painting; and cookies and hot chocolate for purchase. Three dates: December 2-4, December 9-11 and December 16-18. Chick-fil-A will join the event on December 10th and December 17th.

Saturday, December 17, 2022
Christmas at Heritage Park
Dec 17 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Heritage Park-City of Simpsonville

Presented by the Simpsonville Parks & Recreation Department, Christmas at Heritage Park will feature the train rides on the Jingle Bell Express (Golden Tickets are $5); visit with Santa Claus; appearances by Rudolph and Frosty; face-painting; and cookies and hot chocolate for purchase. Three dates: December 2-4, December 9-11 and December 16-18. Chick-fil-A will join the event on December 10th and December 17th.

Sunday, December 18, 2022
Christmas at Heritage Park
Dec 18 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Heritage Park-City of Simpsonville

Presented by the Simpsonville Parks & Recreation Department, Christmas at Heritage Park will feature the train rides on the Jingle Bell Express (Golden Tickets are $5); visit with Santa Claus; appearances by Rudolph and Frosty; face-painting; and cookies and hot chocolate for purchase. Three dates: December 2-4, December 9-11 and December 16-18. Chick-fil-A will join the event on December 10th and December 17th.

Thursday, December 22, 2022
City Dance
Dec 22 @ 7:30 pm
Landmark Hal

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Sunday, January 1, 2023
First Day Hike
Jan 1 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Chimney Rock State Park--Old Rock Café

Kick off the new year in Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park during this First Day Hike! Start your morning bright and early with a stroll, hike or bike ride up to the 3.2-mile Park road. Usually restricted to motor vehicle traffic only, there will be no cars in your way if you show up for this special, early morning hike that’s free to participants! Bicyclists are allowed to use the road also on this special morning to climb and descend the steep park road under controlled speed. Helmets are required.

Meet at the Old Rock Café at 8am. Registration is not required.

Saturday, January 21, 2023
Mindfulness Hike
Jan 21 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Chimney Rock State Park
. Advance registration required.

Bring self-care to the new year on this reflective meditation walk with Namaste in Nature. This peaceful hike is focused on reconnecting with yourself and the natural world even during one of the darkest times of the year.

Thursday, January 26, 2023
City Dance
Jan 26 @ 7:30 pm
Landmark Hal

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Saturday, January 28, 2023
Naturalist Niche: Winter Birding
Jan 28 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Chimney Rock State Park
Advance registration required.

Though some of our feathered friends have migrated to warmer climates for the season, the Park is home to many year-round residents. Leafless trees are the perfect perches against which to spot many unique species from our spot on the N.C. Birding Trail. Join a local birding expert on this easy hike and learn why the early bird gets the worm.

Sunday, January 29, 2023
Upstate South Carolina Boat Show
Jan 29 all-day
Greenville Convention Center

The 53rd Annual Upstate SC Boat Show is coming to the Greenville Convention Center on January 26-29, 2023!

The show will host the latest models of boats including Fishing, Pontoon, Speed, Ski, Cruisers, and Personal Watercraft. Additionally, you’ll find boating accessories, fishing gear, insurance and finance vendors and more; everything that you need to start the season off right!

Wednesday, February 8, 2023
SENIOR PROGRAM: VALENTINE’S DAY TEA
Feb 8 @ 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Freetown Community Center

Greenville County Senior Programs is hosting a Valentine’s Day Tea filled with food, fun & fellowship! Enjoy entertainment and lunch with other senior adults, ages 50+.

Thursday, February 23, 2023
City Dance
Feb 23 @ 7:30 pm
Landmark Hal

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Saturday, February 25, 2023
6 Hours on the Ridge
Feb 25 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Pleasant Ridge Park Camp & Retreat Center

Six Hours on the Ridge is mountain bike event that will put your endurance skills to the test! The race features the JFA Trail and loops off the main trail to make for a challenging course. Riders will compete by accumulating laps; the rider with the most laps complete at the end of the event will win.

Saturday, March 4, 2023
Climb the Ridge | 5 Mile Run
Mar 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Pleasant Ridge Camp & Retreat Center

Climb the Ridge is a 5 mile trail running race that starts and ends at Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center with the majority of the race taking place on the JFA Trail! The JFA Trail is a rolling single track trail that will challenge runners with climbing and technical sections.

Thursday, March 23, 2023
City Dance
Mar 23 @ 7:30 pm
Landmark Hal

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Saturday, April 8, 2023
EGG-CESSIBLE Easter Egg Hunt: a special needs event
Apr 8 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
North Spartanburg Park

The Spartanburg County Parks Department and The Carolina Miracle League are proud to once again host the annual EGG-CESSIBLE Easter Egg Hunt at North Spartanburg Park on April 8th from 10am – 12pm.  This event is free and open to people of all ages with mental and/or physical disabilities.  Participants will also receive a snack and a commemorative gift.  Participants will need to bring their own Easter baskets.  And, don’t forget your camera to capture all those moments. 

The hunts will be broken down into the following age categories and times:

  • Ages 0-5 (Parent or Buddy required) at 10:15am
  • Ages 6-12 at 10:45am
  • Ages 13-18 at 11:15am
  • Ages 19+ at 11:45am  

 REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/EGGcessibleEasterEggHunt2023

Parent Buddies are discouraged for those aged 6+.  A volunteer Buddy will be provided if needed, please designate at registration if a Buddy is needed.  Siblings are welcome to be Buddies.  Buddies MUST be over the age of 15.

Registration ends April 7th at 5pm.  

Questions?  Contact Kristie Oliver at [email protected]